The existence of a high tax burden and the complexity of tax legislation in Brazil is common knowledge, especially among those who work in the business sector or wish to enter the field of entrepreneurship in the country.

No matter how much knowledge a taxpayer has regarding taxes, it is of utmost importance to seek tax planning so that they do not have problems with the tax authorities and can, in a lawful manner, increase the company's profit margin.

However, in their eagerness to reduce the extremely high tax burden, taxpayers often end up engaging in acts considered illegal by the tax authorities and may even commit crimes. 

At this stage, good consulting is important to seek tax avoidance, which is the practice of legal acts aimed at preventing the occurrence of the taxable event, and not tax evasion, which is an illegal practice (fraud, tax evasion, simulation) where, after the occurrence of the taxable event, the taxpayer attempts not to pay the tax.

Put Anna Gabriela, Lawyer, graduated in Law in 2012 from the Professor Damásio de Jesus Law School. Area of Expertise: Customs Law and Tax Law, OAB (Brazilian Bar Association): 348.552.

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